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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.39, 6,806.42 and 2,694.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.39, 6,806.42 and 2,694.23 is: 3,717.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.39 : 6,806.42 = 2,694.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.39/6,806.42 = 2,694.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.39x = 6,806.42 × 2,694.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.39x = 18,338,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,338,060.96/4,932.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.89

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